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Complete guide to basic kitchen equipment for your bar

Have you decided to take the step to opening your own bar? Congratulations! The restaurant industry always offers many opportunities, but competition is fierce. To stand out from other restaurateurs, it is essential to offer dishes that surprise, especially with their high quality. The first step is to have a fully and properly equipped kitchen. …


Complete Guide to Gastronorm Sizes

The food service equipment industry uses standard-sized products so that all equipment, appliances, and containers can be used in all kitchens, cold rooms, and display areas. Thus, Gastronorm standardizes all containers used by the food service industry to optimize kitchen space. In professional kitchens, you can find containers and food pans designed according to standard … Continued

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Service and display

Complete guide to the different types of glassware used in Food and Beverage service

In the food and beverage industry, a wide variety of glass types are used every day depending on the beverages to be served. This diversity is expressed through different shapes and heights of glasses and tumblers, catering to specific functions such as heating or cooling the liquid. In this comprehensive guide to the different types … Continued

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Service and display

12 plating techniques for success

Plating is about the care you show when presenting a dish to restaurant customers, which involves not only the actual presentation of the food but also the crockery, decorative elements and shapes and colours used, among others. In this article, we at Araven explain the different plating techniques, the main points to bear in mind … Continued

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Food preservation

How to thaw and store chicken

Poultry meat is one of the world’s most widely consumed foods, and among the different options available, chicken is by far the most popular. Eating chicken or other poultry products is an excellent and economical way to add protein to our diet, but care must be taken when handling, thawing, storing and cooking them. That’s … Continued

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Food preservation

How to organise a restaurant storage area

Did you know that one of the most important areas of any restaurant is its storage area? The purpose of this space is to house all the items required for the business to operate successfully, which means that keeping it tidy is essential. Because not all food expires at the same time or need refrigeration … Continued

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Food preservation

Guide to Food Preservation Methods

When it comes to food, no compromise is possible. This is especially true regarding how to preserve it properly. Food preservation is regulated by law to avoid serious issues in the food industry. Indeed, improper handling can lead to health issues for both customers and workers. In this article, we will explore various food preservation … Continued

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